Jun 04, 2023

2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog

2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Environmental Science and Policy B.S., with Environmental Analysis Concentration

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Environmental Science and Policy B.S.

TOTAL DEGREE HOURS: 120
http://hennarot.forest.usf.edu/main/depts/geosci/ug/esp/

This B.S. in Environmental Science and Policy emphasizes the understanding of interrelationships between social phenomena and the natural (i.e., biological-physical-chemical) environment. It is intended to: (1) increase student awareness of these interconnections in their everyday lives; (2) introduce students to a variety of social science perspectives (including politics and policies), along with hard environmental science perspectives, that help students make sense of these connections; (3) identify the contributions of each of these perspectives to our understanding of environmental problems; (4) discuss how natural resource management and environmental policy reflect these perspectives; and (5) produce graduates who promote sustainability in all facets of human enterprise.

University Admissions

Admission to the University is based on the University’s Undergraduate Admission Requirements that may be found by clicking on the following urls:

Freshman: https://www.usf.edu/admissions/freshmen/admission-information/requirements-deadlines.aspx
Transfer: https://www.usf.edu/admissions/transfer/admission-information/index.aspx
International: https://www.usf.edu/admissions/international/admission-information/index.aspx

For Admission information specific to the College of Arts & Sciences, see the information at College of Arts and Sciences .

State Mandated Common Course Prerequisites

Students wishing to transfer to USF should complete an A.A. degree at a Florida College System institution. Some courses required for the major may also meet General Education requirements thereby transferring maximum hours to the university.

If a student wishes to transfer without an A.A. degree and has fewer than 60 semester hours of acceptable credit, the student must meet the university’s entering freshman requirements including ACT or SAT test scores, GPA, and course requirements.

Transfer students are also required to comply with the immunization, foreign language, and continuous enrollment policies of the university.

Students should complete the following prerequisite courses at the lower level prior to entering the university. If these courses are not taken at a Florida College System institution, they must be completed before the degree is granted.

Unless stated otherwise, a grade of C- is the minimum acceptable grade in prerequisite courses.

BSC X010C or (BSC X010 and BSC X010L) - 4 credit hours
CHM X045C or (CHM X045 and CHM X045L) - 4 credit hours
CHM X046C or (CHM X046 and CHM X046L) - 4 credit hours
MAC X311 or MAC X233 or MAC X140 or MAC X105 - 4 credit hours
STA X023 or STA X122 or STA X024 or STA X032 - 3 credit hours

Required Courses: (23 credit hours)

Major Core Courses: 9 courses; 23 credit hours

EVR 2001 - Introduction to Environmental Science Credit(s): 3
EVR 2001L - Environmental Science Lab Credit(s): 1
EVR 2861 - Introduction to Environmental Policy Credit(s): 3
GEO 4372 - Global Conservation Credit(s): 3
GIS 3006 - Mapping and Geovisualization Credit(s): 3
EVR 4921 - Environmental Science and Policy Seminar Credit(s): 1
EVR 3218 - Wildlife Research Techniques Credit(s): 3
or
EVR 4114 - Climate Change Credit(s): 3
GEO 4340 - Natural Hazards Credit(s): 3
or
GEO 3280 - Environmental Hydrology Credit(s): 3
EVR 4910 - Environmental Science and Policy Project Credit(s): 3-12
or
EVR 4940 - Environmental Science Internship Credit(s): 3-12

Major (Restricted) Electives: (21 credit hours)

Students complete an Environmental Science and Policy program of study to include one of three Concentrations as follows: Environmental Science, Environmental Analysis or Environmental Policy and Sustainability.

Environmental Analysis Concentration: 7 courses; 21 credit hours

Required (2 courses; 6 credit hours)

EVR 4051 - Environmental Field Methods Credit(s): 3
GIS 4043C - Geographic Information Systems Credit(s): 3

Electives (5 courses; 15 credit hours)

Select a minimum of five of the following courses:

GIS 4035C - Remote Sensing of the Environment Credit(s): 3
EVR 4027 - Wetland Environments Credit(s): 3
EVR 4104 - Karst Environments Credit(s): 3
EVR 4163 - Forest Ecology and Management Credit(s): 3
GEO 4265 - Soil Genesis and Classification Credit(s): 3
GEO 4284 - Water Resources Management Credit(s): 3
URP 4052 - Urban and Regional Planning Credit(s): 3
URP 4050 - City Planning and Community Development Credit(s): 3
MET 4106C - Climate Studies Credit(s): 4
GEO 3280 - Environmental Hydrology Credit(s): 3
GEO 4340 - Natural Hazards Credit(s): 3
GIS 4302C - GIS for Sustainability Credit(s): 4
GLY 4734 - Beaches and Coastal Environments Credit(s): 3
GIS 4300 - Environmental Modeling with GIS Credit(s): 3
GEO 3164C - Research Methods in Geography Credit(s): 3
GEO 4114C - Geographic Techniques and Methodology Credit(s): 3

Environmental Science and Policy B.S. - Additional Information

GPA Requirements

Major GPA (All USF courses which are applied to major requirements): 2.0
General Education GPA (All USF courses which are applied to General Education requirements): 2.0
USF GPA: 2.0
Overall GPA 2.0

Grading Requirements

A C- or better to meet major course requirements unless specified elsewhere. Will vary by area.

Note: Some USF courses have higher grade criteria to meet prerequisite knowledge necessary for progression into higher level courses.

Residency Requirements

Department and College of Arts & Sciences Major Academic Residency Requirement - 50% of major must be completed at USF.

USF Academic Residency Requirement - 30 of the last 60 hours earned must be from USF.

Research Opportunities

Undergraduate students in any degree program are able to participate in undergraduate research. Several options exist to show mentored undergraduate research activity on a student’s official transcript. Those who wish to enroll in an undergraduate research course should consult with their academic advisor to understand how the credit will apply towards the degree requirements. If no credit is needed, students may be eligible to enroll in the 0-credit IDS 4914 course. This course will not impact degree credits or GPA but will show on an official transcript and document the experience. The Office of Undergraduate Research is able to assist with further inquiries.

Internship Opportunities

All students are required to complete an internship or research project as a part of the major. EVR 4910 and EVR 4940 fulfill this requirement and are included in the Major Course Courses above. Speak to the undergraduate advisor concerning internship opportunities. See advising information below.

Advising Information

USF students schedule advising appointments online through USF Archivum Platform. Students are encouraged to meet with their advisor each semester to discuss courses planning, degree progression, and career preparation.

Tampa Campus Website: https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/students/academic-advising/index.aspx
For questions, email GeoAdvise@usf.edu.

St Pete Campus Website: https://stpetersburg.usf.edu/academic-advising
For questions, email advising@usfsp.edu.

4 Year Plan of Study - Environmental Science and Policy B.S.

NOTES:

SCIV - Civics Literacy needs to be completed prior to graduation. For more information, see https://www.usf.edu/undergrad/students/civics-literacy.aspx or talk with your academic advisor.
Items that are critical are marked with a ✳️ and are included in the plan for a student to stay on track.

Year 1

Semester 1 (Fall)

MAC 2311 - Calculus I Credit(s): 4
SGEH - General Education Core Humanities Credit(s): 3
✳️ EVR 2001 - Introduction to Environmental Science Credit(s): 3
✳️ EVR 2001L - Environmental Science Lab Credit(s): 1
ENC 1101 - Composition I Credit(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 14

Semester 2 (Spring)

ENC 1102 - Composition II Credit(s): 3
EVR 2861 - Introduction to Environmental Policy Credit(s): 3
✳️ CHM 2045 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
✳️ CHM 2045L - General Chemistry I Laboratory Credit(s): 1
General/Unrestricted Elective Credit(s): 4

Total Credit Hours: 14

Semester 3 (Summer)

General/Unrestricted Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 3

Year 2

Semester 4 (Fall)

CHM 2046 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHM 2046L - General Chemistry II Laboratory Credit(s): 1
SGES - General Education Core Social Sciences Credit(s): 3
General/Unrestricted Elective Credit(s): 3
General/Unrestricted Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 13

Semester 5 (Spring)

STA 2023 - Introductory Statistics I Credit(s): 3
GIS 3006 - Mapping and Geovisualization Credit(s): 3
General/Unrestricted Elective Credit(s): 3
General/Unrestricted Elective Credit(s): 4

Total Credit Hours: 13

Semester 6 (Summer)

Upper-Level Elective Credit(s): 3
Upper-Level Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 6

Year 3

Semester 7 (Fall)

BSC 2010 - Cellular Processes Credit(s): 3
BSC 2010L - Cellular Processes Laboratory Credit(s): 1
Upper-Level Elective Credit(s): 3
GEO 4372 - Global Conservation Credit(s): 3
Upper-Level Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 13

Semester 8 (Spring)

General/Unrestricted Credit(s): 4
GEO 3280 - Environmental Hydrology Credit(s): 3
or GEO 4340 - Natural Hazards Credit(s): 3
Concentration Elective Credit(s): 3
Upper-Level Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 13

Semester 9 (Summer)

Concentration Elective Credit(s): 3
Upper-Level Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 6

Year 4

Semester 10 (Fall)

Concentration Elective Credit(s): 3
EVR 3218 - Wildlife Research Techniques Credit(s): 3
or EVR 4114 - Climate Change Credit(s): 3
Concentration Elective Credit(s): 3
Upper-Level Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 12

Semester 11 (Spring)

EVR 4940 - Environmental Science Internship Credit(s): 3-12
or EVR 4910 - Environmental Science and Policy Project Credit(s): 3-12
EVR 4921 - Environmental Science and Policy Seminar Credit(s): 1
Concentration Elective Credit(s): 3
Concentration Elective Credit(s): 3
Concentration Elective Credit(s): 3
Note: EVR 4940 or EVR 4910 should be 3 credit hours.

Total Credit Hours: 13

2 Year Plan of Study - Environmental Science and Policy B.S.

NOTES:

SCIV - Civics Literacy needs to be completed prior to graduation. For more information, see https://www.usf.edu/undergrad/students/civics-literacy.aspx or talk with your academic advisor.
Items that are critical are marked with a ✳️ and are included in the plan for a student to stay on track.

Year 1

Semester 1 (Fall)

✳️ EVR 2001 - Introduction to Environmental Science Credit(s): 3
✳️ EVR 2001L - Environmental Science Lab Credit(s): 1
GIS 3006 - Mapping and Geovisualization Credit(s): 3
Concentration Core Credit(s): 3
Upper-Level Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 13

Semester 2 (Spring)

EVR 2861 - Introduction to Environmental Policy Credit(s): 3
GEO 4372 - Global Conservation Credit(s): 3
Concentration Elective Credit(s): 4
Upper-Level Elective Credit(s): 4

Total Credit Hours: 14

Semester 3 (Summer)

Upper-Level Elective Credit(s): 3
Upper-Level Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 6

Year 2

Semester 4 (Fall)

GEO 3280 - Environmental Hydrology Credit(s): 3
or GEO 4340 - Natural Hazards Credit(s): 3
Concentration Elective Credit(s): 3
Concentration Elective Credit(s): 3
EVR 3218 - Wildlife Research Techniques Credit(s): 3
or EVR 4114 - Climate Change Credit(s): 3
Upper-Level Elective Credit(s): 2

Total Credit Hours: 14

Semester 5 (Spring)

EVR 4940 - Environmental Science Internship Credit(s): 3-12
or EVR 4910 - Environmental Science and Policy Project Credit(s): 3-12
EVR 4921 - Environmental Science and Policy Seminar Credit(s): 1
Concentration Elective Credit(s): 3
Concentration Elective Credit(s): 3
Concentration Elective Credit(s): 3
Note: EVR 4940 or EVR 4910 should be taken as 3 credit hours.

Total Credit Hours: 13